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COME WORK WITH US! THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, NORTHERN DISTRICT OF INDIANA IS NOW HIRING!

The office is soliciting applications for a Legal Assistant position within the Criminal Legal Support Section of the Northern District of Indiana. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing a variety of legal and administrative support functions to Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Indiana. Typical work assignments will include:

  • Examining, preparing, and processing a variety of technical legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and libels.
  • Providing assistance to attorneys in trial preparation.
  • Assembling exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents.
  • Assembling and organizing files and records material for disposition or transfer to records depository.
  • Maintaining calendar of assigned active cases.
  • Tracking filing, hearing, and trials dates, and scheduling conference and interviews.
  • Arranging travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations.
  • Producing a variety of written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

This position has promotion potential to the GS-07 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher-level duties, the continuing need for the higher-level duties, and "Regulatory/Administrative" approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.

Incentive Pay: May be considered for superiorly qualified applicants and in accordance with 5 CFR Part 575.

Relocation Expenses: Permanent Change in Station (PCS) Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Benefits: The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part:

  • Paid vacation
  • Sick Leave
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 12-weeks of Paid Parental Leave
  • Reasonable Accommodations
  • Health Insurance Benefits
  • Dental and Vision benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care
  • Federal Retirement Pension (Federal Employees Retirement System)
  • Thrift Savings Plan (401k) with up to 5% employer matching
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-term care Insurance

South Bend is situated in the heart of the Great Lakes region between Chicago, Detroit, Columbus, and Indianapolis. With easy access to I-80/90, South Bend is just 90 miles east of Chicago and 150 from Toledo. South Bend, as the home of the iconic University of Notre Dame, is the primary service center of Northern Indiana providing unique experiences with its sports, arts and cultural heritage attractions and events, vibrant downtown riverfront communities and extensive outdoor recreation and shopping venues. South Bend fits many different lifestyles by offering eclectic arts, entertainment, and culture along with a wide array of outdoor recreational opportunities.

For more information about the area, visit www.visitsouthbend.com.
For more information about the state of Indiana, visit www.visitindiana.com.